Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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273. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within her Department and the bodies under the aegis of her Department; her plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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The depreciation, replacement and disposal and replacement of computer equipment in my Department is conducted in line with business needs and Department of Finance Circular 30/03.

My Department seeks to re-use computer hardware where it is viable and efficient to do so, and in those instances where it is necessary to dispose of computer hardware this is done through an approved company who completes the disposal in a secure and environmentally sound manner.

My Department is examining the relevant requirements as laid out in the Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Bill 2021, with a view to ensuring compliance with these requirements when enacted.

With regard to those bodies under the aegis of my Department, I am advised that the management of these matters in accordance with business needs and relevant statutory requirements is a day-to-day matter for the board and management of each body.